Arts + Culture

The Inside Scoop

Local Designers Discuss Their Favorite Things Beyond Design in New Podcast Article by Sara Hagen | Photography by Emily Followill Photography Kandrac & Kole, interior designers based in Woodstock, have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Atlanta Magazine, and HGTV Magazine. Their podcast, Inside Design, has over 140 episodes. Their new venture is a podcast called The Inside Scoop. What inspired you to start podcasting? When we started Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole six years ago...

Home + Design

Tom and Jerry's Roofing

A Veteran-Owned and Customer-Focused Company Providing Roofing Services in North Georgia Article by Sara Hagen and Thomas Stratton | Photography by Tom and Jerry's Roofing Tom Stratton and Jerry Jerabek, owners of Tom and Jerry's Roofing, have both been in the roofing industry for over 30 years. They have witnessed the influx of roofers in North Georgia and the shift in the roofing market from high quality and lower quantity to low quality and high quantity. Tom and Jerry saw this change as a...

Arts + Culture

Koozles Candle Co.

A crafty and non-toxic twist on traditional candle-making Article and Photography by Chelsea Baasch Chelsea, the creator of Koozles Candle Co., has always been a supporter of the craft beer community. Together with her husband, she has been brewing her own beer as a hobby for several years. When she wanted a hobby of her own, she started learning to make candles, but she wanted to put them in a unique vessel. Since craft beer is another interest of hers, she combined her two favorite hobbies...

Home Services

Meet Sierra and David

The owners behind real estate company One Purpose Group Article by Sara Hagen | Photography by The One Purpose Group What inspired you to pursue a career in real estate?  Sierra: I have owned several businesses, from restaurants to a cookie delivery business. Still, I also managed a golf course for many years before getting into real estate in 2016. My husband and I wanted to start investing in property, and one of us needed our real estate license. I drew the short stick and have loved...

Home + Design

Flower Arranging for Spring

Expert Tips from Woodstock Flowers and Gifts Article and Photography by Sara Hagen Woodstock Flowers and Gifts has been in business for 40 years. Mei Hardjanti Paul and Astuti Bieri are the third owners and bought the shop in 2022 after the previous owner, a friend of Astuti, passed away. Astuti and Mei bought it to continue the shop’s legacy.  As we move into Spring and spruce up our homes for the new season, experts in flower arranging can offer some tips and insight into the art of...

Home Services

The Fundamentals of An Efficient Landscape

with David from Taurus Landscape Article by David Awtrey | Photography by Taurus Landscape When people think of what it takes to have a lovely functioning landscape, aesthetics come to mind. The plants are pretty, and the lawn is nice, but only some people realize how to get to that point. So much more happens behind the scenes to create these aesthetics.  Planning and Bed Preparation An efficient landscape is a balance of maintenance, water, and nutrients. These three elements working...

Arts + Culture

Playlist: All The Ways We Love

Songs celebrating all kinds of love Article by Sara Hagen Item #1: Love of Humanity To Be Human by Marina Why Can't We Live Together by Sade Mikrokosmos by BTS Beautiful People by Jessie Ware Item #2: Self Love You Gotta Be by Des'ree Fly Girl (feat. Missy Elliot) by FLO King by Florence and the Machine Feeling Good by Nina Simone Nightflyer by Allison Russell Item #3: Romantic Love I Melt With You by Modern English Common People by Pulp Bad Habit by Steve Lacy I Think We're...

Style + Beauty

Books You'll Love

February Book Recommendations at FoxTale Book Shoppe Article and Photography by Sara Hagen Curated by book lovers here at Woodstock City Lifestyle and Fox Tale Book Shoppe, these books are full of community, love, culture, and compassion. How We Love by Clementine Ford In this book, Ford shares stories of all the love she has experienced. She shares what she has learned about feminism, passion, and love in all its forms without any cheesy clichés. Full of hope, heartbreak, and humanity...

Arts + Culture

Meet the Maker: Transforming Science into Wearable Art

Amanda, owner of Neuron To Something, is creating art and jewelry from science Article by Sara Hagen | Photography by Amanda Crider Amanda was inspired to create Neuron To Something by her passion for science and art. She crafts art and wearable pieces such as earrings, pins, keychains, and stickers that merge art and biology. How do you cultivate creativity every day? A lot of my designs are microscopic tissues or structures. I have been working with microscopes for over a decade, and I...

Food + Beverage

The Little Sober Bar

Explore sober-curious and non-alcoholic drinking Article by Sara Hagen | Photography by The Little Sober Bar Whether you're hosting a gathering of friends or a community event, offering beverages for everyone is essential. The Little Sober Bar is servicing Woodstock and surrounding areas (up to 4 hours drive) with beverages for the sober and "sober-curious." Bryttany, an entrepreneur based in Cherokee County, has embarked on a mission to inspire change. Her personal journey towards sobriety...